1971 Ford Mustang
1971 Ford Mustang sold for a median of $54,748 over the last 12 months, based on 44 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $28,325 and $72,600. 287 currently for sale.
The 1971 Ford Mustang sells below the 1970 and above the 1972, with a median auction sale of $44,000 against a middle-50% range of $26,325 to $71,500. Its 137 auction sales over three years sit between the totals for 1970 and 1972, and 285 are listed for sale now. The Mach 1 1st Gen (1971-1973) accounts for the most sales of any version this year at 70, with a median of $46,200 and a range of $31,250 to $63,800. The Boss 351 1st Gen sells highest of the versions, at a median of $78,100 across 33 sales, while the Mustang 1st Gen (1971-1973) records 34 sales at a median of $20,900.
1971 Ford Mustang against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | $51k | $27k–$100k | 340 | 898 |
| 1969 | $71k | $41k–$113k | 351 | 660 |
| 1970 | $65k | $45k–$95k | 289 | 555 |
| 1971 | $44k | $26k–$72k | 137 | 285 |
| 1972 | $29k | $19k–$34k | 74 | 285 |
| 1973 | $22k | $17k–$31k | 119 | 470 |
| 1974 | $7.2k | – | 3 | 28 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1971 Ford Mustang by version
- Mustang Mach 1 1st Gen (1971-1973)
- $46k median, 70 sales in 3 years, 97 for sale
- Mustang 1st Gen (1971-1973)
- $21k median, 34 sales in 3 years, 175 for sale
- Mustang Boss 351 1st Gen
- $78k median, 33 sales in 3 years, 10 for sale
Recent 1971 Ford Mustang auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Oct 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,250 | 1,300 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-Speed Oct 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $65,500 | 23,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $40,700 | 7,162 | Mecum |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Sep 25, 2026, Mecum | $71,500 | 34,447 | Mecum |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Sep 25, 2026, Mecum | $73,700 | 75,298 | Mecum |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $28,600 | 7,112 | Mecum |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Sep 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang SportsRoof 5-Speed Sep 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,250 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible Sep 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,750 | 34,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Super Cobra Jet Sep 2, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $120,000 | 40,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-Speed Aug 27, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $85,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air 4-Speed Jul 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $62,500 | 37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible Jul 24, 2026, Mecum | $27,500 | 29,159 | Mecum |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 Jul 14, 2026, Hagerty | $32,750 | 15,500 | Hagerty |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 Jun 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $59,000 | 71,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
1,389 1971 Ford Mustang vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 287 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1971 Ford Mustang cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1971 Ford Mustang sold for a median of $54,748 across 44 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $28,325 and $72,600. There are 287 currently for sale.
How many 1971 Ford Mustang listings are for sale right now?
There are 287 1971 Ford Mustang listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.